In a statement FC Bayern München chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said "We are grateful to Pep Guardiola for everything he has given our club since 2013. I am convinced that Pep and our team will now work even more intensively towards achieving our major sporting goals – especially as it is now confirmed that Pep is to leave FC Bayern".

However, German football expert Raphael Honigstein believes that there are no done deals when it comes to Pep, as he can be quite high maintenance and also has a tendency to change his mind frequently.

Manchester City have also been rumoured to be courting his signature, and there will be no shortage of speculation in the coming months until Guardiola puts pen to paper on a new deal.